Sepsis Diagnosis
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is the body’s hyperactive response to an infection that can lead to inflammation, tissue
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse refers to a condition in women that occurs when the normal support of the vagina is lost,
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Autoimmunity Immunological Tolerance
The term autoimmunity refers to a failure of the body’s immune system to recognize its own cells and tissues as
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Evidence Supporting the Paleo Diet
The paleo diet encourages the consumption of foods based on the eating habits of our ancestors from the Paleolithic period,
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Chinese Acupuncture
Acupuncture originated in China around 2,500 years ago. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on principles that are over two thousand
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Dopamine Biochemistry
Dopamine as a cathecholamine Dopamine’s chemical formula is C6H3(OH)2-CH2-CH2-NH2 and its chemical name is “4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol” and its abbreviation is “DA.”
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What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a disease condition that was first identified and named by Dr. Donders in 1857. Retinitis pigmentosa
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What are Antiandrogens?
Antiandrogens are a group of medications which bind to intracellular androgen receptors (AR) to prevent androgen effects on organs such
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Liposuction Procedure
Before a patient undergoes liposuction, their surgeon discusses the procedure with them to ensure they understand the operation, the anesthetic
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What is Celebrex?
Celebrex (celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, swelling and joint stiffness in conditions such as
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